ESL Workshop

Well, we did it!  We held an English as a Second Language Tutor Training Workshop.  That's a mouthful, but it just means that we trained people who speak English to use our Bible-based materials for teaching others to speak English. So now they are all ready to start teaching English.

This was the first workshop that we coordinated and taught by ourselves, and we were so happy to be holding it right here in our home church.  We really have a heart for our neighbors and friends in Russellville, Arkansas, and teaching English can open doors to minister in our area.  There are many international students attending the local college as well as a significant Spanish-speaking population that are interested in learning English .  We can minister to these and others by teaching them English and about Jesus Christ.

Brad had everyone interested in how to relate with other cultures.

Amy talked about learning by doing with Total Physical Response.

We enjoyed teaching together.

We had seven students graduate with their certificates.  They all learned so quickly and asked great questions.

Lydia was a smart and sweet student.

The Scott family:  Lydia, Lane, Marcia, and Abigail

Teresa was a great student.

Teresa and John

We gave everyone a chance to teach one of the eight steps.  It was great practice for everyone to see how a lesson would look from beginning to end.  They all did a wonderful job!

John entertained us teaching the "Vocabulary" section.
..."These are cats!"

Abigail tackled some complicated rhythms with "Clap the Stress."

Lane taught "Pronunciation."

Brad and Amy demonstrated how to teach a conversation.

Marcia taught "Activities."

Then we gave everyone a certificate and discussed where they can use the training.  We are starting a new ESL class here at our home church, so many of our students plan to join us in that ministry as teachers.

We are so proud of our graduates!